Question

Shear flow has the same units as

• A. shear stress
• B. force
• C. force per unit length
• D. torque per unit length

Hint:

Shear flow is especially important in the design and analysis of riveted, bolted, or welded connections in beams, as it helps in determining the required connection strength.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Shear flow, which is defined as the rate of shear force transfer per unit length along a beam's cross-section, has units of force per unit length. This measurement is key in analyzing how internal shear forces are distributed across a section.